The bill H. 4515 seeks to amend several sections of the South Carolina Code of Laws concerning birth certificates and related definitions. It establishes that an individual's gender as listed on the original certificate of birth cannot be amended, modified, corrected, or changed, with specific exceptions for clerical errors made at the time of birth. Additionally, the bill introduces a new section allowing individuals to file a court petition to establish a record of a valid medical condition present at birth, such as intersex traits. The bill also modifies the definition of "child abuse or neglect" within the Children's Code to include provisions related to female genital mutilation and consent to gender transition procedures.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that while courts can hear actions for the correction of birth records, they are explicitly prohibited from changing the gender listed on an original birth certificate. The amendments aim to create a more structured process for handling birth certificate corrections while maintaining the integrity of the original gender designation. The bill is currently under consideration in the House Committee on Judiciary.

Statutes affected:
05/06/2025: 44-63-20, 44-63-155, 63-7-20
Latest Version: 44-63-20, 44-63-155, 63-7-20